by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Very is tired of following the rules “like a sucker,” while the rest of her family cuts out on basic responsibilities. It’s time to stop keeping everyone else afloat and do what she wants.
Very In Pieces
Baba Yoga’s Assistant
by Marika McCoola
Young Masha is looking for and adventure, and that’s just what she finds when she agrees to work for Baba Yaga, the fearsome witch of Russian Folklore.
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School for Sidekicks
by Kelly McCullough
Evan quickly learns that the great power of being a hero’s sidekick comes with great responsibility-as well as conspiracy, deception, and government cover-ups.
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Book Scavenger
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Emily loves puzzles. When her family’s latest move is to San Francisco-home of the Book Scavenger game’s creator- she becomes embroiled in a real-life mystery.
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The Sign of the Cat
by Lynne Jonell
Why does Duncan’s mom forbid him to earn good grades or win a fencing match? A secret talent-the ability to speak cat- leads him on an epic journey to discover his true identity.
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Charlie Bumpers vs. the Perfect Little Turkey
by Bill Harley
Charlie is really looking forward to Thanksgiving. Then he learns he must share his room with his annoying younger cousin, Chip, who often gets Charlie in trouble.
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The Stranded Whale
by Jane Yolen
Maine, 1971: Sally and her brothers are walking home on the beach when she spots “a stranded whale lying on its side, with the outgoing tide too far behind it.” How can they possibly help?
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Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph
by Lucy Margaret Rozier
Jackrabbit McCabe is faster than horses, trains, and twisters. The people of Windy Flats rely on him to deliver speedy messages. But will a new invention make his talent obsolete?
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Leo: A Ghost Story
by Mac Barnett
When Leo hits it off with a girl who has imaginary friends, he tries to blend in and not tell her he’s a ghost. But sometimes, a ghost’s special skills come in handy.
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My Dog, Bob
by Richard Torrey
Bob the dog can’t catch a stick, sit, or speak like the neighbor’s dog, Truffles. But he does like to make breakfast for the family. And he loves to ride in the car”…especially when he’s driving.”
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